What is the key difference between Arcgis Vilas and Arcgis Lancaster?

Arcgis Vilas belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arcgis Lancaster belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcgis Vilas or Arcgis Lancaster in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Arcgis Vilas and Arcgis Lancaster free or paid?

Arcgis Vilas operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcgis Lancaster operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcgis Vilas lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcgis Lancaster lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcgis Vilas and Arcgis Lancaster together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Arcgis Vilas vs Arcgis Lancaster

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Vilas and Arcgis Lancaster MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Arcgis Vilas

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Arcgis Lancaster

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Arcgis Vilas if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Arcgis Lancaster if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Arcgis Vilas when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_datasets, query_layer, layer_info.

Explore Arcgis Vilas Details

Choose Arcgis Lancaster when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_datasets, query_layer, layer_info.

Explore Arcgis Lancaster Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Arcgis Vilas Developer Tools	A Arcgis Lancaster Developer Tools
Summary	Vilas County GIS — Vilas County, Wisconsin open geospatial data (ArcGIS).	Lancaster County GIS — Lancaster County, Pennsylvania open geospatial data (ArcGIS).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcgis Vilas Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search Vilas County GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, addresses, zoning & public works) by keyword. Returns each dataset's name, summary, record_count, owner/org, and its Feature Service `url` — pass that url to query_layer / layer_info.

query_layer

Query an ArcGIS Feature Service / Map Service layer by its url (from search_datasets). SQL-like `where`, comma-separated `out_fields`, `order_by`, `limit`, `offset`. Returns attribute rows (and geometry). Use where="1=1" + out_fields="*" to sample.

layer_info

Get an ArcGIS Feature/Map Service layer's schema by url: fields (name + type), geometry type, total record count, and capabilities.

Arcgis Lancaster Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search Lancaster County GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, addresses, zoning & public works) by keyword. Returns each dataset's name, summary, record_count, owner/org, and its Feature Service `url` — pass that url to query_layer / layer_info.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Arcgis Vilas Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcgis-vilas": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arcgis-vilas"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Arcgis Lancaster Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcgis-lancaster": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arcgis-lancaster"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Arcgis Vilas is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Arcgis Lancaster belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Arcgis Vilas when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Arcgis Lancaster when you require tools for developer tools.

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